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1986 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · C266 ULK

C266 ULK

1986 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 26/02/1986. Recorded mileage 125,167 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/08/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
3498cc

C266 ULK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
  • 125,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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C266 ULK Mileage History

  1. 05/11/2021122,394 mi
  2. 09/11/2021122,394 mi
  3. 22/11/2022124,399 mi+2,005 mi
  4. 02/08/2024125,167 mi+768 mi

Average of roughly 1,012 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

C266 ULK MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C266 ULK) between November 2021 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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